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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership: Stine Sofie Grindheim
DESCRIPTION:At HerSpace\, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social\, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices\, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds\, have reached milestones in their careers\,  and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories\, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey. \nWomen in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work\, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community. \n\nStine Sofie Grindheim\nStine Sofie got her first leader-role in 2014. She was 24 years old and was set to lead a team of 7 men that were all older than her. She has worked in finance all ten years of her career and has some insights on both leadership and being a woman in an industry dominated by men. From working in the largest financial services groups in Norway\, DNB Markets\, she shifted and started working for one of the smallest\, Dealflow. Stine Sofie is now the CEO of the largest equity crowdfunding platform and talks to several hundred startup each year. Since she became CEO of Dealflow in march 2020 (imagine that as a start date)\, she has helped raise about 200 million kroner for startups and scaleups\, 22 % of this has been raised for female founders. \n  \nSome of the questions she is interested in discussing with you are: \n\nDo male dominated industries lead to hostile environments for women?\nAre we more aware that we are women than our male colleagues are?\nWho is holding us back and what can we do to affect this?\n\nCost: NOK150 \n*This event is free for HerSpace Members* \nThis event will be held in-person at HerSpace. \nThis event is co-produced by HerSpace and Africa Connect.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/women-in-leadership-stine-sofie-grindheim/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership: Melanie Coffee
DESCRIPTION:At HerSpace\, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social\, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices\, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds\, have reached milestones in their careers\,  and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories\, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey. \nWomen in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work\, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community. \n\nGuest of Honour: Melanie Coffee\n \nMelanie Coffee is a communications executive focused on sharing the best stories to bring awareness to a cause\, business or product. \nShe is an award-winning journalist with 20 years of editorial and journalistic planning\, content development and management experience across both traditional and digital media platforms. She is currently the PR and Media Relations Director at Crayon\, an innovation and IT services company that focuses on the power of technology to drive the greater good. \nShe’s passionate about diversity\, equity and inclusion and is a Certified Scrum Master. \n\n*This event is a hybrid event\n** This event is free or discounted for HerSpace Members.\nThis event is co-produced by HerSpace\, Africa Connect and Diversify. \nProgram:\n18:00-19:00- Presentation by Melanie Coffee \n19:00-19:30- Networking \nCost (in-person): NOK 150\nMaximum attendees: 20 \nCost (online): NOK 100\nThe online ticket will provide you admission to the talk by Melanie from 18:00-19:00. If you would like to join the networking segment\, please attend this event in-person.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/women-in-leadership-melanie-coffee/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership: Frederikke Antonie Schmidt
DESCRIPTION:At HerSpace\, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social\, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices\, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds\, have reached milestones in their careers\,  and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories\, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey. \nWomen in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work\, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community. \n\nWe are delighted to announce our upcoming guest of honour \nFrederikke Antonie Schmidt\nFrederikke Antonie Schmidt has founded Roccamore with a mission to make more women stand strong and take their place in the world. \nIt all started in 2014 when she decided she wanted to create a product that would make women’s lives better; she would invent a high heel that didn’t feel like torture. \nRoccamore shoes are handmade in Italy by some of the world’s best shoemakers\, and scientifically validated to relieve 44% of the pressure in your arch\, 26% in your forefoot and 19% in your heel. \nFrederikke used herself as a baseline for testing and developing the comfort\, using the shoes every day and always adjusting the insole for about 2 years\, until she finally had the perfect product. \nRoccamore wants to make women feel good about standing up for who they are. Since the beginning Frederikke has been including her followers in the designing process\, asking them what they want\, making them part of the designing process\, voting for new products and giving their feedback. She even names all her designs after real women\, who are nominated by the people who follow her. Because every woman deserves to have a shoe named after her. \nFrederikke also sits on ByFounders Collective\, the Board of Representatives for Kolding Design School and as Chairman of the government’s Restart Team for Fashion & Textile. \n \nCost \nIn-person: 150NOK (includes light refreshments) \nOnline: 100NOK \nThis event is co-produced by HerSpace\, Diversify and Africa Connect. \n\nPrinsens gate is becoming THE destination for female founders! \nAs Roccamore just became our neighbours in Prinsens gate\, following the conversation at HerSpace we will wander up the street and visit their sparkling new store for a celebratory drink. \nWe hope you will join us!
URL:https://diversify.no/event/women-in-leadership-frederikke-antonie-schmidt/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership: Shine Theory
DESCRIPTION:At HerSpace\, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social\, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices\, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds\, have reached milestones in their careers\,  and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories\, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey. \nWomen in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work\, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community. \n\nJoin us to hear Chisom Udeze and Sarah Przedpelska discuss Shine Theory.\n  \nShine Theory\, developed by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman\, is described as the practice of mutual investment in each other. Shine Theory represents an intentional commitment to collaborate with and support each other instead of competing with each other. \nRather than engage in insecurity\, Shine Theory encourages us to come into our power and have the confidence to be excited and supportive of someone else’s success. It embodies the attitude of “I don’t shine if you don’t shine.” It’s a practice of cultivating a spirit of genuine happiness and excitement when your friends are doing well\, and being there for them when they aren’t. When we find ways to elevate each other and help each other thrive\, it becomes contagious. \nThis is the second time we take on this topic\, and in the 17 months since out last discussion\, A LOT has changed. \nThis conversation will explore what builds energy\, how we support one another in rebuilding or reinventing in a pandemic world and how we navigate our human capacity in times of scarcity. \n\nThis discussion will run from 18:00-19:00\, and for those who attend in-person\, from 19:00-19:30 you will have the opportunity mingle and network. \nCost: \nIn-person: 150NOK \nOnline: 100NOK \nThis event is free or discounted for HerSpace members.  \n\nAbout our speakers:\nChisom Udeze\nChisom Udeze\, according to Sarah Przedpelska:\n“When Chisom Udeze encounters a problem that irks her\, you can be certain she does not rest until something moves. She’s done it for over a decade within business development and economics\, and more recently\, she has been moving things in Oslo to create social impact through Diversify and HerSpace. Chisom is seldom perplexed by problems\, instead she sees them as puzzles in need of new constellations. The constellations she forms depend on collaborating with others and lifting together to form synergies and new solutions. No wonder the concept of Shine Theory has such a great appeal to her.” \n  \n  \nSarah Przedpelska\n\nPrzedpelska is a curious\, brave\, warm\, and brilliant individual. She approaches every situation with an open mind\, and a willingness to truly learn. She sees and values people as they are. In the years I have known Sarah she has been a confidante and a force of nature who I can reach out to when I need unfiltered honesty and advice. She expects me to be better than I am\, and she encourages me to aim higher. While I have practiced Shine Theory in one way or another throughout my adult life\, it was with Sarah that we first decided to make it intentional. She introduced me to the concept of Shine Theory and I look forward to continuing learning from her.”
URL:https://diversify.no/event/women-in-leadership-shine-theory-2/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Economic Justice,Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:Sharing the Power: Measurable practices to amplify DEIB initiatives.
DESCRIPTION:Blaze Inclusion Awards presents:\nSharing the Power: Measurable practices to amplify DEIB initiatives.\nPanel Discussion #3\n  \nHow can we ‘share the power’ to ensure that diverse voices\, and particularly voices of people of minority and marginalised groups are heard and amplified? How can DEIB initiatives be measured to ensure lasting\, conscious and positive impact? Moreover\, how can DEIB initiatives further create an enabling environment that bridges the inequality and inequity gap across intersections? \nThe previous panel discussion (in March) explored ‘Including diverse voices in the Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging process’. To build on this discussion\, it is important to assess the next steps – how exactly can we include diverse voices? How do we get them in the rooms where decisions are made\, and how can we ensure that DEIB initiatives are conscious and inclusive? \nDuring this event\, we will speak with five DEIB practitioners who represent each of the participating countries. \nMore information on the panelists coming soon.  \nIn the meantime\, register your participation below. \nThe Blaze Inclusion Awards are an initiative by Diversify\, and co-produced by HerSpace and The Annual. \n\nThe Blaze Inclusion Awards celebrate and illuminate the trailblazers – individuals and organizations – who actively and passionately uplift Diversity\, Inclusion\, Equity and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives in their workspaces\, communities and society overall. With a focus on the Nordic region\, the Blaze Awards highlight the champions in each country and finally give recognition to the outstanding individuals and organisations whose practices within the DEIB agenda shine beyond borders. \n\nWe are currently in the nomination phase of the Blaze Inclusion Awards! \nDo you know a company or individual who is doing outstanding work to further DEIB? You can nominate them here. There are six different categories to choose from: The Trailblazer\, The Catalyst\, The Synergist\, The Guardian\, The Spark and The Groundbreaker. \nEach category seeks to shine a light on a different area\, from individual practitioners\, to workplaces\, to those working with innovation\, the media\, community engagement and the environment. \n\nFinland: Kamilla Sultanova\n \nKamilla is a bridge-builder\, public speaker and diversity and inclusion expert\, mother and mentor based in Helsinki\, Finland. \nPreviously Kamilla has held a successful career in corporate sales in Scandinavian shipping companies including Maersk Line\, where she combined her advocacy roles in European women’s lobby and local Danish and Finnish NGO to support access to job market for immigrants and international talents. Combining her business and non-profit expertise from Global Dignity NGO\, Kamilla speaks to and trains executives\, students and educators on benefits of diverse teams in organizational innovation and growth for small and large\, public and private employers. \nKamilla was born in Karshi\, Uzbekistan. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Corporate Communication from Aarhus University in Denmark. \n  \nity \nDenmark: Jessica Pedraza\nJessica Bridgette Pedraza’s educational and professional background has heavily centred on addressing the inequities facing under-resourced communities and dismantling inequity and prejudice through different mediums such as educational inclusion and strengthen-based research. Recently\, she has used her qualitative and quantitative skills have allowed her to help organizations co-create working environments that move diversity\, equity\, and inclusion forward for employees worldwide. \n\n  \nThis event is FREE to attend. Please register HERE to receive the zoom link. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://diversify.no/event/sharing-the-power-measurable-practices-to-amplify-deib-initiatives/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Global Issues & Inequality,Social Issues
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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership: Anne Omholt
DESCRIPTION:At HerSpace\, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social\, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices\, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds\, have reached milestones in their careers\,  and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories\, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey. \nWomen in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work\, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community. \n\nAbout The Speaker: Anne Omholt\nAnne is the PA to the CEO of Telenor Digital. She spent 24 years in the Telco industry and has reinvented herself over and over within the Telco environment. As a Portal Manager for the Intranet for Telenor Broadcast\, she was responsible for internal communication. In her current role at Telenor Digital\, she plans and ensures successful implementation of development and management activities for the management team and organization. \nShe is a relationship builder and believes  that empowering employees and co-workers leads to increased productivity and instills a sense of pride. She is comfortable switching between strategic and operational thinking. She has a strong ability to execute work with a diversity\, equality and inclusion lens. She is a lifelong learner and has experience from various industries and roles. \n\nThis is a hybrid event. \nCost \nIn-person: 150NOK (includes light refreshments) \nOnline: 100NOK \nThis event is co-produced by HerSpace\, Diversify and Africa Connect.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/women-in-leadership-anne-omholt/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Global Issues & Inequality,Health & Wellbeing
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20220622T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20220622T150000
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SUMMARY:Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: LGBTQIA+
DESCRIPTION:Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable\, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. \nThis series is designed by Diversify to centre Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nDiversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: LGBTQIA+ \nJune is Pride Month\, a month dedicated to uplifting LGBTQIA+ voices\, celebrating LGBTQIA+ culture and supporting LGBTQIA+ rights. It commemorates the years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of justice\, equity and equality for the LGBTQIA+ community.  \nLGBTQIA+ is an inclusive acronym that describes either a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity such as lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, questioning/queer\, intersex\, asexual/aromantic/agender\, pansexual\, and allies. \nGender identity describes a person’s internal sense of being female\, male\, or someone outside of that gender binary\, while sexual orientation refers to ‘a person’s sexual and emotional attraction to another person and the behavior and/or social affiliation that may result from this attraction.’ \nPeople from the LGBTQIA+ community face discrimination and hate regularly in their personal lives\, workplaces and in public spaces. Furthermore\, the intersectionality of traits such as race\, ethnicity\, religion can influence their experience and lead to discrimination on multiple fronts. In the workplace\, they’re subjected to microaggressions like being asked inappropriate questions and hearing homophobic jokes and comments. Conscious and unconscious bias can prevent them from being hired or getting a promotion or opportunity at work. Many LGBTQIA+ individuals feel the need to hide their identity in the workplace for fear of discrimination\, which causes high levels of stress\, anxiety and other mental health issues among them.  \nDuring this session of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace\, we will discuss how workplaces and organisations can create a genuinely inclusive culture for LGBTQIA+ employees. On an individual level\, using pronouns in email signatures\, on social media profiles\, and stating them in meetings\, being mindful of using gender neutral language and calling out discriminatory behaviours are some of the ways to be active allies. \nFor companies\, using gender neutral language\, diverse visuals on the website and options beyond male and female on the job application can help attract a more diverse workforce\, while including anti-discrimination and harassment policies that address sexual orientation\, gender identity and gender expression as prohibited grounds of discrimination can help retain this workforce. \nIn this session\, we will discuss  \n\nHow can we ensure that workplaces have strong inclusive policies and practices in place? \nHow can they attract\, successfully recruit and retain LGBTQIA+ talent? \nHow can companies create a safe environment for employees of all sexualities and gender expressions to reveal as much or as little as they want? \nHow can we\, as individuals\, be active allies to the LGBTQIA+ community? \n\nJoin us to explore these questions and many more.\n\nThis event is FREE to attend. Please register below to receive the zoom link. \n\nAbout the speakers:\n  \nChi Lee (they/them/theirs) \nChi is a practicing artist with over two decades of design/build experience\, working with global retail companies such as Tiffany & Co.\, Ralph Lauren\, Reed Krakoff\, Tommy Hilfiger\, and others. They are currently the resident carpenter of the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn\, New York\, focused on curating more accessible and inclusive experiences with art and culture through the built environment. Presently\, Chi is completing their Masters Degree in Museum Studies at Harvard University in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. \n  \nHannah Christin Lerfaldet (she/her) \n \nHannah is a diversity advisor and project manager at Vi er OSS. She is especially passionate about LGBTQIA+\, diversity and mental health\, and holds a masters degree in equality and diversity\, from NTNU\, Trondheim. \nIn addition to being the head of Trondheim Pride in 2018 and 2019\, one of the biggest pride festivals in Norway\, she has in recent years developed a chat service for young adults for Youth Mental Health Norway. When she’s not working\, Hannah runs her own podcast about mental health. \nChisom Udeze (she/her) \nChisom is an Economist\, Organizational Design and DEI Strategist\, and a 3 times founder with over 12 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations and ExxonMobil. Chisom has an analytical mind and works to interrogate the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s resources\, production\, distribution and output. She is adept at efficiently and effectively unlocking complex systems\, data management\, forecasting economic and social trends\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify\, Chisom works with companies\, governments and civil society to facilitate measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In 2020\, mid-pandemic\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women-led companies and mothers. She is a thought-leader in Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-lgbtqia/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Health & Wellbeing,Professional Development,Social Issues
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ORGANIZER;CN="HerSpace":MAILTO:community@herspace.no
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SUMMARY:Diversify Nordics Summit
DESCRIPTION:Our sister organisation\, Diversify\, is organising the first-ever conference on Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging that brings together stakeholders from Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland\, Norway and Sweden.  \nNow more than ever\, there’s a need to:\n– create inclusive and human-centric hybrid workplace environments to recruit and build productive and efficient teams.\n– ensure a collective Nordic society that is inclusive of all its inhabitants across social systems and structures. \nThe DNS is a meeting place for practitioners in the Nordics to share their work and discuss themes across diversity parameters including but not limited to gender\, ethnicity\, religion\, neurodiversity\, race\, sexual orientation\, identity\, disability\, age and other topics relevant to the priorities that intersect with the workplace and society at large. Engage in this full-day event that addresses current challenges in the Nordics\, and gain insight into practical\, impactful and measurable solutions. \n\nJOIN US TO EXCHANGE IDEAS\, EXPLORE SOLUTIONS TO DEIB RELATED CHALLENGES IN THE WORKPLACE AND SOCIETY. LEARN ACTIONABLE BEST PRACTICES TO IMPLEMENT TODAY. \nBook your tickets here\n\n\n\nWhy attend the summit?\nJoin the first-ever Nordic-wide DEIB conference that gathers practitioners\, leaders and companies to: \nGet Targeted Insights \n\nAttract and retain visibly diverse talents\nGain and share innovative ideas\, insights & best practices\nImprove your employer brand\nUnderstand your customer better\nFocus on the issues & solutions\nStrategies to navigate workplace culture\n\nBuild Network \n\nLearn & network with people in your field\nMeet thought-leaders & industry experts\nMake new connections & grow your network\nCollaborate with industry leaders\, DEIB practitioners & enthusiasts\nUnlock diverse viewpoints\nDecrease your diverse talent shortage\n\nBe Inspired \n\nBe inspired by best practices you can implement today\nSpringboard cultural & sustainable change at your workplace\nMake better decisions & drive high performing teams\nExpose yourself to bold ideas & exciting projects\nBreak out of your comfort zone\nLearn something new\n\nWho Should Attend?\nC-Level Executives including but not limited to: \n\nChief Executive Officers\nChief Marketing Officers\nChief Diversity Officers\nChief Financial Officers\nChief Operating Officers\nChief Sustainability Officers\n\nVice Presidents and Directors of: \n\nSustainability\nHuman Resources\nPeople & Talent Management\nOperations\nSales & Partnerships\n\nProfessionals with responsibility for: \n\nDiversity & Inclusion\nEmployee Relations & Engagement\nGlobal Business\, Ethics & Compliance\nLearning and Development\nOrganization Culture\nTalent Acquisition\nDEIB practitioners\, consultants\, service providers & enthusiasts\nAll-level employees\, job-seekers\, students and individuals with an interest in DEIB\nPolicy makers\, politicians\, media personnel\, journalists\, writers\, civil society\, cross-sectoral NGOs
URL:https://diversify.no/event/diversify-nordics-summit/
LOCATION:Scandic Holmenkollen\, Kongeveien 26\,\, Oslo\, 0787\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership: Sudipa Chakraborty
DESCRIPTION:At HerSpace\, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social\, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices\, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds\, have reached milestones in their careers\,  and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories\, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey. \nWomen in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work\, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community. \n\nAbout The Speaker: Sudipa Chakraborty\n  \nSudipa Chakraborty is the Project Lead of JobbAsker\, a diversity and inclusion project in Asker municipality\, Norway. Through her unwavering commitment and thought leadership\, she works toward creating a sustainable and inclusive society which has room for everyone. As a diversity and inclusion champion\, she empowers people to realize their full potential\, influences leaders to think out of the box\, and collaborates with companies to work towards UNs Sustainability Development goals in the space of equality\, decent work and economic growth. \nWith close to 15 years of international experience in storytelling and cross-cultural communication from global companies like Microsoft\, CGI and the BBC\, among others\, Sudipa is committed to using the power of storytelling to bring about a positive change in society. \n\nThis is a hybrid event. \nCost \nIn-person: 150NOK (includes light refreshments) \nOnline: 100NOK \nThis event is co-produced by HerSpace\, Diversify and Africa Connect.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/women-in-leadership-sudipa-chakraborty/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Race and Masculinity
DESCRIPTION:Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable\, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. \nThis series is designed by Diversify to centre Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nIn November\, we take on the topic of masculinity and race. \nMore information coming soon. \nThis event is FREE to attend. Please register by the LINK to receive the zoom link.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-race-and-masculinity/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Migration Society & Integration
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SUMMARY:Blaze Inclusion Awards: Centring Equity in Nordic Diversity and Inclusion Ambition
DESCRIPTION:The Blaze Inclusion Awards celebrate and illuminate the trailblazers – individuals and organizations – who actively and passionately uplift Diversity\, Inclusion\, Equity and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives in their workspaces\, communities and society overall. \nBlaze panel discussions will follow nominations and voting periods for the Blaze Inclusion awards and will take on important DEIBJ topics featuring speakers from 8 Nordic countries. \nTopic for the first Blaze panel discussion is Centring Equity in Nordic Diversity and Inclusion Ambition\n  \nIn the Nordics there is a significant focus on equality instead of equity. How does that create exclusion for underrepresented groups in the Nordics? What is the difference between equality and equity? Why is equity prerequisite for equality? How can we move away from focusing on equality in the Nordics and start focusing on equity? \nThis event will be held online via zoom. Please follow the LINK to register and receive the zoom link. \n\nWe are in the nomination period so read more about Blaze Inclusion Awards and nominate here! \n\nSpeakers:\nLaura Smith \n \nLaura Smith is a Helsinki-based organizational researcher and founder of VALIDEI\, a research agency specializing in the assessments of organizational inclusion\, equity\, and social responsibility. \nAn active startup mentor and the former Head of DEI at Bolt\, Laura specializes in developing organizational strategies and evolving internal practices\, policies\, and supports to be both equitable and impactful for stakeholders across scaling organizations. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nNichole Leigh Mosty \nNichole Leigh Mosty is a Director at Multicultural Information Centre Iceland. \nNichole is a first generation immigrant to Iceland. She is the first woman of foreign origin to have been elected to sit in the Icelandic Parliament in 2016 as a deputy speaker and Chair of the committee on Social Affairs. \nNichole now heads the government agency for immigrant  and refugee affairs\, where her primary function is to stimulate integration through the dissemination of information to people of diverse backgrounds living in or moving to Iceland while also working on policy and reform issues related to integration with authorities at local and national levels\, institutions\, businesses\, organizations and committees. \nMamtha Pullat \nMamtha Pullat works at Volvo Cars as a Diversity Recruitment Strategist. Mamtha has experience working with these topics in the last couple of years where she worked at Telia as a Global D&I specialist. For Mamtha\, diversity is all about embracing people’s differences towards a more inclusive culture where everyone feels safe and is treated equally. Prior to moving to Sweden\, she was based in India where she worked in the non-profit space working to help bridge the education gap in India for children from underprivileged backgrounds. \n  \n  \n  \nCarolina Sarubbi Vestergaard \n \nCarolina is the Customer Success Executive and Vice-Chairwoman of Global Women’s Leadership Community\, Red Hat. As a Customer Success Executive and Vice-Chairwoman of the Global Women’s Leadership Community at Red Hat\, Carolina provides strategic support to customers as they look to open source and adopt open hybrid cloud technologies to drive business transformation initiatives.  Carolina’s focus areas are Digital Transformation; Leadership; Digitalization. Carolina is passionate about PEOPLE and how technology and process tag along. \n  \n  \n  \nJane Carlsson \n \nJane Carlsson is an Equality consultant and project manager at Åland Feministparaply. She works in a project that aims to combat sexual harassment in Åland society. The work focuses on schools but also associations that have activities for children and young people. The work in the project is consultation with the schools and the leisure sector so that all young people feel safe at there activities. Through lectures\, workshops and talks\, young people\, leaders and staff are provided with knowledge and tools to counter sexual harassment and discrimination. \n  \n  \n  \nModerator: Chisom Udeze \n \nChisom is an Economist\, a DEIB Strategist\, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations\, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants\, resources\, production\, technology\, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems\, interprets data\, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research. \nHaving lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents\, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, Chisom and her team work with companies\, institutions\, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition\, in 2022\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit\, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond. \nIn 2020\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022\, HerSpace launched HerTech\, Women in Tech incubator\, for women-led companies\, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. \nChisom is a thought-leader in Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She is an entrepreneur at heart and committed to life-long learning. She enjoys playing tennis\, reading\, binge-watching TV shows and cooking. \n 
URL:https://diversify.no/event/blaze-inclusion-awards-centring-equity-in-nordic-diversity-and-inclusion-ambition/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace: Intersectionality & Privilege
DESCRIPTION:Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable\, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. \nThis series is designed by Diversify to centre Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nIn March\, Diversify and HerSpace are partnering with Develop Diverse for the Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace session.\nChisom Udeze\, founder of Diversify and HerSpace\, and Jenifer Clausell-Tormos\, founder of Develop Diverse\, will take on the topic of Intersectionality and Privilege in March. \nIntersectionality is a term coined by Professor Kimberley Crenshaw. It is an analytical framework for understanding how a person’s social or political identity such as ethnicity\, race\, social class\, gender identity\, sexual orientation\, and other facets of social stratification combine to create different modes of privilege and discrimination. \nThis event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally.  Please register HERE to receive the zoom link. \n\nSpeakers:\nJenifer Clausell-Tormos (She/Her)\nJenifer is the founder of Develop Diverse. She holds a Ph.D. in Technology Development. She held positions both at universities and in the industry as a scientific researcher. In her career\, she first leveraged tech to accelerate the process of finding new medicines. After 10 years\, her drive for gender balance and diversity brought her to use her tech expertise to close the gender and diversity gap by founding Develop Diverse. For 4 years+\, Jenifer has been a researcher\, speaker\, and trainer in the field of Diversity & Inclusion. \nChisom Udeze (She/Her) \nChisom is an Economist\, a DEIB Strategist\, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations\, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants\, resources\, production\, technology\, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems\, interprets data\, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research. \nHaving lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents\, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, Chisom and her team work with companies\, institutions\, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition\, in 2022\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit\, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond. \nIn 2020\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022\, HerSpace launched HerTech\, Women in Tech incubator\, for women-led companies\, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. \nChisom is a thought-leader in Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She is an entrepreneur at heart and committed to life-long learning. She enjoys playing tennis\, reading\, binge-watching TV shows and cooking.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/diversity-inclusion-in-the-workplace-intersectionality-privilege/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:Amplifying LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace and Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on Amplifying LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace and Society with Bree Fram on April 25 at 17.00 at Telenor Fornebu \nDiversify\, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassy Oslo is organising an event to discuss and amplify inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community in the workplace and society. Our featured speaker is Bree Fram\, a renowned American trans woman serving as an active duty lieutenant colonel and astronautical engineer in the United States Space Force. Read more about her below. \nThe event will begin with: \n\nA fireside chat between Bree Fram and Chisom Udeze\n2 panel discussions on LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace and society and\nA closing fireside chat between Bree Fram and Christine Marie Jentoft\, Advisor on Gender Diversity at FRI – The Norwegian Organization for Sexual and Gender Diversity\n\n\nThis event is open to all. It is a hybrid event so you can join us in-person at Telenor Fornebu or digitally via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to you on registration. \nIt is free to attend! Tickets available on a first come first served basis so book your spot now HERE! \nSnacks and light refreshments included. \nLocation: Telenor Fornebu \n\nSpeakers: \nBree Fram (She/Her) \nBree Fram is an active duty lieutenant colonel and astronautical engineer in the United States Space Force. She is also the President of SPARTA\, a non-profit that advocates and educates about transgender military service and is dedicated to the support and professional development of over 1600 transgender service members. Bree is also a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ Diversity Working Group and develops programming to increase diverse representation in STEM and aerospace.\n​\n​Bree is currently stationed at the Pentagon to lead space acquisition policy development for the Department of the Air Force. Prior to recommissioning into the Space Force in 2021\, she served 18 years in a wide variety of Air Force positions including a Research and Development command position and an oversight role for all Air Force security cooperation activity with Iraq. In earlier assignments\, Bree served in the Air Force Directorate of Strategic Plans\, as a Legislative Fellow at the US Capitol on the staff of Congresswoman Madeleine Bordallo\, several tours as a program manager for satellite and technology programs\, and deployed to Qatar and Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. \n​Bree came out publicly as transgender on the day the transgender ban in the military was dropped in 2016. She transitioned while in a command position and served through the re-imposition of a transgender ban from 2019-2021. She is currently one of the highest ranking out transgender officers in the United States military. \nBree has appeared on national and international media\, including ABC and NBC Nightly news\, France 24\, BBC\, PBS News Hour\, and NPR’s All Things Considered\, Morning Edition\, and 1A. Her writing has been featured in the Washington Post\, Military Times\, Inkstick\, and LGBTQ Nation. \nBree is an editor of With Honor and Integrity: Transgender Troops in Their Own Words from NYU press which released in November 2021 and an author of Forged in Fire: From Discrimination to Leadership in the LGBTQ+ Community\, a forthcoming work on LGBTQ+ Leadership Development from Jessica Kingsley Publishers.\n​\nBree has been married for 18 years to Peg Fram and they have two kids. \nChisom Udeze (She/Her) \n \nChisom is an Economist\, a Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist\, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations\, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants\, resources\, production\, technology\, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems\, interprets data\, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research. \nHaving lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents\, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, Chisom and her team work with companies\, institutions\, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition\, in 2022\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit\, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond. \nIn 2020\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022\, HerSpace launched HerTech\, Women in Tech incubator\, for women-led companies\, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. \nChisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics\, some of her work is published on Forbes. \nChris Hovde (He/Him) \nChris Hovde\, is an urban monk who is passionate about his purpose to make people and robots fight together for a more thriving world. His core values is to live regenerative\, equal and authentic. \nHe has broad business experience from various leadership positions and HR in large international companies such as Telia\, IKEA and Varner Group\, as well as the former CEO of an Oslo based healthcare clinic called Balder. He has been nominated for a number of awards for for his work within digitalization\, leadership and inclusion. \nHe is currently working as Leadership and Culture Lead at Telia Company\, Chairman of the Board of Future Leaders Global\, Made to Grow and Hagegata 31\, he is the founder of Regenerative Monks and host of the videocast A regenerative future. \nMiriam Hardarson (She/Her) \n \nMiriam is a trans woman\, a mother of two children\, a leader\, and an activist for LGBT rights. At the consulting firm Sopra Steria\, she is a director and part of a management team responsible for over 1.000 consultants and technology experts. She is also the leader of the company’s LGBT+ network across Scandinavia and involved in many initiatives centered around diversity and inclusion. She transitioned in 2021 and has quickly become a trailblazer for trans rights and trans representation in Norway. \nMiriam has been featured in national business news and national television because of her openness and approach to using the workplace as a safe space for galvanizing her gender expression while building the courage to transition. She has also been featured in documentaries\, interviews\, and podcasts\, and has inspired organizations in Norway by telling her story. \nIn 2022\, she enabled Sopra Steria to be the first company in Norway to guarantee paid welfare for absences due to gender-affirming care for all transgender employees. As a result\, Sopra Steria became the only private company to be invited to engage with government officials to create a more including society for LGBT+ individuals in Norway. \nLisa Esohel Knudsen (she/her) \n \nLisa is the deputy director for the Norwegian think tank Minotenk\, where she focuses on tackling racism\, discrimination\, and hate speech. In 2022 Lisa’s book “It’s personal: On racism and free speech” was published. It explores identity politics and the need for anti-racism in Norway. Lisa studied comparative politics at the University of Bergen and graduated from Waterford Kamhlaba United World College of Southern Africa. \n  \n  \n\nChristine Marie Jentoft (She/Her) \nChristine Marie Jentoft (She/Her) is a long time Norwegian queer rights activist\, with a heavy focus on the situation for trans people. \nShe currently works as an advisor on gender diversity for the The Norwegian Organization for Sexual and Gender Diversity. Winner of several awards\, among them the Honor Award handed out by the The Patient Organization for Gender Incongruence in 2022 and most recently she won the «This Years Queer Role Model» award given out at Regnbuegalla 2023. Comfortable with both the stage\, screen and radio she has been visible in different parts of the world over the last 10 years. Mostly voluntarily and sometimes involuntary due to backlash from the antigender-movement. \nShe has also dabbled in stand-up and currently runs Rainb0w Glitter\, a queer gaming network\, in her spare time. \nDr. Poornima Luthra (She/Her) \n \nDr. Poornima Luthra is the author of ‘Diversifying Diversity: Your guide to being an active ally of inclusion in the workplace’ and ‘The Art of Active Allyship’\, the author of the HBR articles ‘Do your global teams see DEI as an American issue?’ and ‘7 ways to practice active allyship’. She is the founder and CEO of TalentED Consultancy ApS as well as Associate Professor at the Copenhagen Business School. Poornima has spent the last fifteen years researching and teaching university courses in the field of talent management\, with a focus on Diversity and Inclusion. Poornima’s work in DEI focuses on expanding the dimensions of diversity we address with an emphasis on intersectionality\, empowering individuals to be active allies of inclusion and enabling inclusive leadership. Poornima is the recipient of the Professional Women of Colour Denmark 2021 Impact award\, and a finalist in the Trailblazer category of the 2022 Nordic Blaze Inclusion Awards. \nPoornima has worked with numerous Danish and International clients/ partners that include Carlsberg; Carlsberg Foundation; Reckitt; Novo Nordisk; Accenture; Amazon Web Services; Google; KPMG Nordics; Danske Bank; Medicines sans Frontiers (Doctors without Borders); McCormick APZ; McCormick UK; SimCorp; Visma; American Embassy Copenhagen; FedEx; Total; Telia; Maersk Tankers; IKEA Retail (Ingka Group)\, Kromann Reumert.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/amplifying-lgbtqia-inclusion-in-the-workplace-and-society-with-bree-fram/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Health & Wellbeing,Migration Society & Integration
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SUMMARY:Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace: Ableism
DESCRIPTION:Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable\, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. \nThis series is designed by Diversify to centre Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nIn honour of World Autism Acceptance Month\, our topic for April is Ableism. You are not the norm. How we uphold ableist systems and why we should stop.\n  \nWe live in a world that is inherently ableist because the systems and structures put in place were not made keeping people with disabilities in mind. Autistic activist Lydia X. Z. Brown describes ableism as the “oppression\, prejudice\, stereotyping\, or discrimination against disabled people on the basis of actual or presumed disability.” It is the belief that disabled people are inferior to their more able-bodied or able-minded counterparts. \nThe panel discussion will cover how we enable and uphold ableist systems and how we can dismantle such systems in our workplaces. \nSpeakers to be announced soon! \nThis event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally.  Please register HERE to receive the zoom link. \nThis event is supported by the Nordic Talks.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/diversity-inclusion-in-the-workplace-ableism/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace: Anti-Blackness
DESCRIPTION:Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable\, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. \nThis series is designed by Diversify to centre Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nOur topic for May is Anti-Blackness.\nMore details to be announced soon! \nThis event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally.  Please register HERE to receive the zoom link. \n\nSpeakers:\n  \nChisom Udeze | DEIB Strategist & Founder of Diversify and HerSpace \nChisom is an Economist\, a Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist\, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations\, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants\, resources\, production\, technology\, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems\, interprets data\, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research. \nHaving lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents\, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, Chisom and her team work with companies\, institutions\, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition\, in 2022\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit\, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond. \nIn 2020\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022\, HerSpace launched HerTech\, Women in Tech incubator\, for women-led companies\, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. \nChisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics\, some of her work is published on Forbes. \nAma Afrifa-Tchie| Global DEI Specialist Adviser\, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) | Culture & Inclusion | People Experience & Engagement Specialist\, The Inclusion Agilist\n \n \nAma Afrifa-Tchie is a valiant cultural builder\, who’s specialism spans across people experience\, workplace culture\, diversity & inclusion\, mental health and wellbeing and corporate responsibility. She is experienced in leading the design\, analysis\, and implementation of people-centric products/services\, inclusion & wellbeing initiatives. \nShe works with senior leadership\, management teams\, and employee engagement to; embed and integrate organisational culture through behaviour\, processes and systems\, and seeks to promote a positive\, inclusive\, supportive work environment and company culture by developing and evolving programmes and initiatives that support the organisation’s mission and values. \nAs Global DEI specialist Adviser for NRC\, she is responsible for leading NRC’s work to become an even more inclusive and diverse organisation and is responsible for defining and implementing policies and measures to promote and embed an organisational culture that embraces and promotes diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in NRC. This includes designing\, creating and implementing plans to promote diversity and inclusion within the organisation and to ensure a common understanding amongst managers and employees about what diversity\, equity and inclusion mean throughout NRC’s country and regional offices\, representative offices and at the Head Office. \nAma has built her career and expertise (over 15 years ‘experience) within different industries such as – start-ups\, tech\, professional services\, legal\, financial services\, media & entertainment. She is the founder of The Inclusion Agilist (a culture and inclusion consultancy). \nAma has an LLB in Law and a MA in Public Relations and Public Communications. She is a Fellow of The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts\, Manufactures and Commerce UK. \nAs well as serving on MAC-UK’s Board of Trustees as vice-chair\, she is also a Governor on the Board of The Boxing Academy. Previous Board roles also include former Mentoring Chair of Women in Cable & Telecommunications (WITC UK)\, and Trustee Board member at Artswork. \nAma’s passions and interests include travelling\, fitness\, outdoors activities\, theatre and movies\, animation\, and interior decor. She is an avid foodie and loves spending time with her family and socialising with friends. \nFind her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ama-afrifa-tchie-frsa-9291864/
URL:https://diversify.no/event/diversity-inclusion-in-the-workplace-anti-blackness/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Migration Society & Integration
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SUMMARY:Inclusive by Design: Bridging the gap between theory and practice
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, many organizations have introduced mandatory Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging trainings and various internal and external initiatives to address the identified challenges. But the potential of driving true inclusion and belonging goes far beyond that. \nWhen we create or amend a service\, product\, digital tool\, or anything else – it can be inclusive by design. It is possible to start creating in a way that ensures inclusion and accessibility for ALL people. \nBut what does that mean in reality? \nJoin Diversify and Designit to learn about inclusive design and how to translate your theoretical understanding of DEIB principles into practical action\, which can drive meaningful change and foster a sense of belonging for all individuals. We will share our thoughts and tangible examples of how to bridge the gap between theory and practice. \nJoin us for this breakfast seminar on June 23 at 8.30 am at Akersbakken 12. This session is free to attend. It is a hybrid event.\nBreakfast included. The agenda for the morning and speakers will be announced soon! \n\nThis event is FREE to attend.  Please register HERE.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/inclusive-by-design-bridging-the-gap-between-theory-and-practice/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Migration Society & Integration
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SUMMARY:Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace: LGBTQIA+ – Inclusion\, Intersectionality & Equity
DESCRIPTION:Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable\, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. \nThis series is designed by Diversify to centre Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nIn June\, we’re celebrating Pride Month and we’re discussing Inclusion\, Intersectionality & Equity within the LGBTQIA+ community. \nOur speakers for the session are Nathalie Håkenstad (She/Her)\, Account Manager & Glamazon Co-Lead for Nordics\, Justin Hester (They/Them)\, Vice President of Customer Value\, Insights\, & Industries\, and Emil Novák-Tót (He/Him)\, DEIB Researcher and Activist. The discussion is moderated by Chisom Udeze(She/Her)\, DEIB Strategist\, Diversify & HerSpace Founder.  \nThis event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally.  Please register below to receive the zoom link. \n\nSpeakers:\nNathalie Håkenstad (She/Her) | Account Manager & Glamazon co-lead for Nordics \n\n \n\n\n\nNathalie Håkenstad (she/her) is an Amazon Web Services Enterprise Account Manager\, Glamazon co-lead for Nordics and board member for women@Amazon Nordics and BEN Nordics\, driving ID&E discussions and initiatives forward not only internally within Amazon Web Services but also with partners and customers. \n\n\n\n\nWith more then 20 year experience within IT\, she is also actively campaigning for Human Right Rights\, focusing on LGBTQ+ community\, and is a board member of FossePride\, which was founded by her then 14 year old daughter Isabella. \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \nJustin Hester (They/Them) | Vice President of Customer Value\, Insights\, & Industries \n\n\n \n\n\nJustin Hester (they/them) is Vice President of Customer Value\, Insights\, and Industries at Cognite\, leading a global team that empowers industrial companies to view data through the lens of business outcomes\, with a specific focus on helping executives effect strategic change and drive top-line and bottom-line improvements across their organizations. \n\n\n\nPrior to Cognite\, Justin led a global team at PTC that consulted on digital transformation strategies\, leveraging their 17+ years of manufacturing innovation and leadership experience to provide hands-on recommendations resulting in $1B+ in new revenues and cost improvements for partner firms. Justin is passionate about intersectional workplace inclusivity and LGBTQIA+ issues\, and is a firm believer that everyone should work in a team and environment that allows them to freely be their authentic self at work. Justin holds an MBA\, a Master of Industrial and Systems Engineering\, and a BS in Computer Engineering & Industrial Robotics. \n  \nEmil Novák-Tót (He/Him) | DEIB Researcher and Activist \n \n\n\n\nEmil Novák-Tót (he/him) is a researcher and DEIB practitioner with about seven years of experience in linguistic and socio-psychological research in speech\, stereotypes\, charisma\, power\, belonging and related workplace dynamics. \n\n\n\nHe has worked as a researcher at Develop Diverse almost from its founding\, where he has built much of the theoretical and practical frameworks of the flagship software and surrounding services. He has contributed to designing\, writing and delivering inclusive language workshops at universities and global companies alike. He is also dedicated to contributing to employee-led initiatives and advising leadership on DEIB\, both internally and as an external advisor at CBS. \nAt the dynamic and ever-changing overlaps of various marginalised and privileged identities (white\, trans\, immigrant\, disabled\, neurodivergent)\, Emil strives to combine lived experience expertise and research in ways that are ethical and sustainable. He tries his best to approach topics of DEIB with bias-consciousness\, an open and inquisitive mindset\, radical honesty\, and from a place of critical sensitivity to how today’s inequalities have been shaped by a still ongoing history of violent Western colonisation. \nHis current fixation is trans liberation and why it’s one of two major prerequisites to gender equality. (The other one is anti-racism\, and the short answer is “because of white supremacy”). \n  \n\nModerator: Chisom Udeze | DEIB Strategist & Founder of Diversify and HerSpace\nChisom is an Economist\, a Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist\, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations\, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants\, resources\, production\, technology\, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems\, interprets data\, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research. \nHaving lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents\, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, Chisom and her team work with companies\, institutions\, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition\, in 2022\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit\, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond. \nIn 2020\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022\, HerSpace launched HerTech\, Women in Tech incubator\, for women-led companies\, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. \nChisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics\, some of her work is published on Forbes. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally.  Please register HERE to receive the zoom link. \n\n\n 
URL:https://diversify.no/event/diversity-inclusion-in-the-workplace-lgbtqia-inclusion-intersectionality-equity/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Global Issues & Inequality,Health & Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:Blaze Inclusion Awards 2023: Leveling Up Inclusion and Belonging in the Nordics through a Justice Lens
DESCRIPTION:The Blaze Inclusion Awards celebrate and illuminate the trailblazers – individuals and organizations – who actively and passionately uplift Diversity\, Inclusion\, Equity and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives in their workspaces\, communities and society overall. \nBlaze panel discussions will follow nominations and voting periods for the Blaze Inclusion awards and will take on important DEIBJ topics featuring speakers from 8 Nordic countries. \nTopic for the third Blaze panel discussion is Leveling Up Inclusion and Belonging in the Nordics through a Justice Lens\nThe speakers for the discussion are: \n\nLayanna Martin\, Global Program Manager\, Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion\, Danfoss (Denmark);\nAlexandra Morgan\, Nordic Inclusion & Diversity Lead\, Avanade (Sweden);\nAstrid Sundberg\, Advisory Board Member\, Humans for Humans\, People& Talent Leader (Norway);\nNivikka Witjes\, Project Manager\, Siu-Tsiu (Greenland).\n\nThe session will be moderated by Chisom Udeze\, Founder of Diversify & Herspace. \nRead more about Blaze Inclusion Awards here! \n\nThis event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally.  Please register HERE to receive the zoom link. \n\n 
URL:https://diversify.no/event/blaze-inclusion-awards-2023-leveling-up-inclusion-and-belonging-in-the-nordics-through-a-justice-lens/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Migration Society & Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20230823T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20230823T193000
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SUMMARY:Leading with an Anti-Racist Lens: Bias\, Discrimination & Racism in the Workplace and Society
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion on Leading with an Anti-Racist Lens: Bias\, Discrimination & Racism in the Workplace and Society on August 23 at 17.30 CEST. \nOur speakers are Chisom Udeze\, DEIBJ Strategist & Founder of Diversify and HerSpace and Hatem Ben Mansour\, Daglig Leder i Antirasistisk Senter. More speakers to be announced soon! \n\nThis event is open to all. It is a hybrid event so you can join us in-person or digitally. The link to join us online will be sent to you on registration. Stay tuned for the in-person location! \nIt is FREE to attend! Tickets available on a first come first served basis so book your spot HERE! Snacks and light refreshments included.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/leading-with-an-anti-racist-lens-bias-discrimination-racism-in-the-workplace-and-society/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Migration Society & Integration
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20230905T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20230905T193000
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SUMMARY:Women in Leadership: Meryn Willetts
DESCRIPTION:At HerSpace\, we are proud to be part of a collective and necessary effort to be active participants in helping women advance in their social\, personal and professional lives. We have designed the Women in Leadership series as a way to amplify the voices\, stories and experiences of women. Our featured women speakers have diverse backgrounds\, have reached milestones in their careers\,  and have made an impact in their industry and communities. We all benefit when stories of challenges and wins are shared. We offer their stories\, knowledge and insights to help empower you in your own journey. \nWomen in Leadership is a recurring event that will feature an inspirational female leader every month. If you would like to nominate a woman in your network as a way to honor her work\, please reach out so our collection can grow with our community. \n\n\nAbout the Speaker:\nMeryn Willetts (She/Her) | Co-Founder of Umbrella\, Leadership\, Innovation and Strategy Consultant\n \n \nOver her 15-year career span\, Meryn has channelled her drive and passion for ‘doing business better’ through advising politicians\, senior corporate leaders and up-and-coming startup founders to develop the mindset\, strategies and tools to turn their vision into a reality and put a real dent in the world. She takes an unconventional approach to getting things done and relentlessly seeks out cutting-edge knowledge to integrate into her work. \nMeryn is passionate about ecosystem building on a social impact level; combining talent\, technology and authentic leadership to create consequential and inspiring change necessary for sociopolitical\, environmental and economic progress. \nMeryn speaks and moderates at various events and conferences and serves on multiple boards including; Revenue Development Fund\, Oslo Blockchain Cluster and Vaffelgutta. \n\nThis is a hybrid event. Join us online or in person at HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo. For those joining us online\, you will receive the Zoom link on the day of the event. \nThis event is free for HerSpace members. \nCost: \nIn-person: 150NOK (includes light refreshments) \nOnline: 100NOK \nThis event is co-produced by HerSpace\, Diversify and Africa Connect. \nThis event is funded by Oslo Kommune through their grant program ‘Measures for Gender Equality and Women’s Liberation’.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/women-in-leadership-meryn-willetts/
LOCATION:HerSpace\, Strandgata 19\, Oslo\, 0152\, Norway
CATEGORIES:Community Building,Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:Gamification for a better future: SDG's & DEI
DESCRIPTION:Changing organisational culture is easier said than done. It’s a bit like starting to live healthier\, behavioural change is required. We all know that it doesn’t happen overnight. Our workshop will give you effective tools for real change in behaviour and attitudes towards a more Diverse and Inclusive working culture. For this\, we developed interactive games with a focus on the SDGs and DEI based on behavioural research. \nCome and play at our workshop ‘Gamification for a better future: SDGs & DEI’ at the Oslo Innovation Week on Tuesday 26/9 at 2pm at HerSpace. \n\nPlease follow the LINK to register for the event. \n\n 
URL:https://diversify.no/event/gamification-for-a-better-future-sdgs-dei/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Migration Society & Integration
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: The Art of Active Allyship
DESCRIPTION:Diversify is proud to host an inspiring evening to celebrate the book launch of “The Art of Active Allyship” by Dr. Poornima Luthra as a part of Oslo Innovation Week. \nWhat can I do?\nWhen it comes to diversity\, equity and inclusion\, it’s a question that comes up time and time again. How can we be more inclusive in our interactions with colleagues? Where can we find tangible ways to push the pendulum towards inclusion in our workplaces? How can we nurture an environment where everyone feels safe to bring their whole self to work? \nIn The Art of Active Allyship\, Dr. Poornima Luthra identifies and expounds on the 7 behaviours that will set you on the path towards inclusive workplaces. With practical tools and concrete examples\, Dr. Luthra paints a picture of everyday active allyship that everyone can use to show up as an active ally not to some\, but all. \n\nAt the book launch\, Dr. Luthra will share her personal journey and delve into key concepts from the book.  We will also engage in a vibrant discussion with industry leaders on allyship. The other speakers joining us will be announced soon.  This is an incredible opportunity to gain firsthand insights from renowned experts in the field of diversity and inclusion\, connect with like-minded individuals who are passionate about fostering an inclusive and equitable society and harness the transformative power of allyship. \n\nThis event is FREE to attend! The location will be announced soon. Snacks will be included. Follow the LINK to register! \n\nAbout the author: \n \nDr. Poornima Luthra is the author of ‘The Art of Active Allyship’ and ‘Diversifying Diversity: Your guide to being an active ally of inclusion in the workplace’\, and the HBR articles ‘Do your global teams see DEI as an American issue?’ and 7 ways to practice allyship’. \nShe is the founder and CEO of TalentED Consultancy ApS as well as Associate Professor at the Copenhagen Business School\, and has spent the last fifteen years researching and teaching university courses in the field of talent management\, with a focus on Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). \nPoornima’s work in DEI focuses on expanding the dimensions of diversity we are inclusive to with an emphasis on intersectionality\, empowering individuals to be active allies of inclusion and empowering inclusive leadership. Poornima is the recipient of the Professional Women of Colour Denmark 2021 Impact award\, and a finalist in the Trailblazer category of the 2022 Nordic Blaze Inclusion Awards. Most recently\, Poornima has been recognised as one of the world’s 30 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/book-launch-the-art-of-active-allyship/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Migration Society & Integration
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SUMMARY:Diversify Nordics Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Diversify Nordics Summit (DNS) is the first-of-its-kind conference on Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). The overarching theme of DNS in 2023 is “Diversity and Inclusion through an Equity\, Justice and Intersectional Lens.” \nIn 2023 we are bringing together intersectional stakeholders from Denmark\, Faroe Islands\, Finland\, Greenland\, Iceland\, Norway\, Sámi/Sápmi\, Sweden and Åland Islands. \nWe will continue to curate insights from the broader global context and will invite expertise from companies and practitioners across Europe and the United States. \nJoin us for a full day of insights within the following four thematic areas: \n\nSustainability\, Compliance & Data\nLeadership\, Culture & Strategy\nPeople\, Talent & Culture\nTechnology\, Innovation & Investments\n\n\n\n\nSome of our speakers are: Abel Buko (He/Him)\, Sustainability Manager at Zimpler\, Wenche Fredriksen (She/Her)\, SVP Head of Inclusion & Diversity\, DNB\, Nivikka Witjes (She/Her)\, Chief Operating Officer at Siu-Tsiu\, Ursula Koski (She/Her)\, Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services\, Navid Ostadian-Binai (He/Him)\, Head of Green Vessels & Fuels at Maersk Tankers. Check our full list of speakers on our website: https://summit.diversify.no/speakers/ \n\n\n\n\nOur corporate partners:\n\nAmazon Web Services (AWS)\nGoogle\nThe Forge.\nOslo Business Region\nOslo Innovation Week\nBMW Foundation Herbert Quandt\nDiversify Consult\nHerSpace\nHibob\nOrange Business\nExpedia Group\nTeint\n\nOur country partners: \n\nCrest Impact\,\nRFSL\,\nAll of Us\,\nDiversity Factor\,\nAntirasistisk Senter\,\nSiu-Tsiu\,\ndeidei\,\nCSR Europe\,\nEquality Check\,\nFemme Lead\,\nBI.\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Tickets Here
URL:https://diversify.no/event/diversify-nordics-summit-2023/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:The Annual Gala 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Annual is a yearly gala celebration that champions community\, diversity\, and co-creation for sustainable social innovation across the Nordics. The Annual gathers people from different backgrounds and walks of life\, who are standouts in their fields and have shared values to bridge fragments of society into a cohesive whole. \nThe Annual invites us to listen\, learn\, springboard change\, share our power and create lasting social value. \n\n\nWhy Attend The Annual?\n\n\n\n\n\nYou deserve a night out!\nFood\, delicious food.\nNetwork\, Network\, Network!\nEntertainment galore.\nA legitimate reason to get dressed up in September.\nLearn a bit more about diversity\, equity and inclusion in the workplace.\n\n\n\nWhat to Expect at The Annual?\n\n\n\n\nCommune with the movers and shakers from diverse backgrounds from Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland\, Norway and Sweden. Expand your horizon\, network\, and stimulate your intellect. \nHave fun\, laugh\, be entertained and congregate with social innovators. \n\nThe Blaze Inclusion Awards\nJoin us to congratulate and celebrate the Blaze Inclusion Awards Regional Winners who will be awarded at The Annual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Your Ticket
URL:https://diversify.no/event/the-annual-gala-2023/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:DEIB Digital Certification Courses
DESCRIPTION:With the heightened urgency for diverse\, equitable\, inclusive\, and sustainable workplaces\, companies\, leaders\, and employees seek concrete\, actionable\, effective\, and measurable outcomes to their initiatives. In today’s world\, an organization’s culture is imperative to its success. Building an inclusive culture requires the responsibility and ownership of all stakeholders\, including leaders\, managers\, HR\, and employees. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive workplace in which people feel a sense of belonging is both a business and an ethical imperative. Unlocking and maximizing the potential of a diverse and inclusive culture requires collaboration\, awareness\, and nuances. With people at the center of organizations\, it is important to intentionally curate an engaging and supportive work environment. Therefore\, it is vital to understand the perceptual\, interpersonal\, systemic and psychological impacts of conscious and unconscious exclusion. \n\n\n\n\nConsequently\, leaders\, managers\, and employees need to develop and nurture the skills required to manage\, lead\, and thrive in diverse workplaces and teams. \n\n\n\n\n  \nLENGTH OF COURSES | 2 – 8 weeks\nEFFORT | 3 – 6 hours per week\nFORMAT | 100% online\, live and instructor-led \nJoin our courses: \n\nInclusive Communication\nInclusive Leadership\nLeading With An Anti-Racist Lens\nWorkplace Diversity And Inclusion – A Nuanced And Foundational Understanding\nMitigating Unconscious Bias In The Workplace\nLeading And Advancing With Diversity\, Equity And Inclusion\n\n\nEnroll Here
URL:https://diversify.no/event/deib-digital-certification-courses/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Migration Society & Integration
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SUMMARY:Levelling up your ESG practices with a Diversity and Inclusion lens: What\, Why\, How
DESCRIPTION:Join PWC and Diversify for a conversation on “Levelling up your ESG practices with a Diversity and Inclusion lens: What\, Why\, How” on October 20\, from 8.30 to 10.00 CEST at PWC office on Dronning Eufemias gate 71\, 0194 Oslo.  \nOur speakers for the session are: Magna Kristine Sørum Saure (She/Her)\, Senior Manager at PWC Oslo\, Chisom Udeze (She/Her)\, DEIB strategist\, Economist\, Founder of Diversify and HerSpace\, Ingrid Fladberg Brucker (She/Her)\, Director / Head of Employment Law at PWC Oslo\, and Iva Ogrizovic (She/Her)\, Program Director at Diversify. \nThis event is FREE to attend and will be held in person. Please register HERE. \nSpeakers:\nMagna Kristine Sørum Saure (She/Her) | Senior Manager\, PWC Oslo \nMagna works as a DIB consultant at PwC in Oslo\, and supports both PwC and its clients. She specialises in how companies can succeed with DIB through a whole system change focus\, ensuring that DIB is more than a set of symbolic initiatives. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIngrid Fladberg Brucker (She/Her) | Director / Head of Employment Law at PWC Oslo \nIngrid is a lawyer and the head of the Work Life team at PwC Law Firm. She has close to 15 years experience working with employment and non-discrimination law\, and is a popular speaker and a published author. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nChisom Udeze (She/Her) | DEIB strategist\, Economist\, Founder of Diversify and HerSpace \nChisom is an Economist\, a Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist\, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations\, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants\, resources\, production\, technology\, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems\, interprets data\, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research. \nHaving lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents\, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, Chisom and her team work with companies\, institutions\, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition\, in 2022\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit\, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond. \nIn 2020\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022\, HerSpace launched HerTech\, Women in Tech incubator\, for women-led companies\, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. \nChisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics\, some of her work is published on Forbes. \nIva Ogrizovic (She/Her) | Program Director\, Diversify \nIva holds a Master’s in Philosophy and Comparative Literature and in her home country\, Croatia\, she mostly worked as a freelancer in culture event management (film and music festivals) and in production (theater and TV). For the past three years of living in Norway she has been working for a non profit organisation\, Diversify\, as a Program Director. Here she co-designs and manages programs for skilled immigrants addressing the difficulties they face when trying to secure relevant employment. The programs center on entrepreneurship\, mentorship and professional development. Her work also involves supporting Diversify’s DEIB consultancy and training. Iva is passionate about professional and personal development and empowering people to realize and use their potential to make positive changes in their lives.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/levelling-up-your-esg-practices-with-a-diversity-and-inclusion-lens-what-why-how/
CATEGORIES:Economic Justice,Global Issues & Inequality
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SUMMARY:Climate Justice: Why Intersectionality Matters
DESCRIPTION:What has the climate crisis got to do with the struggle for racial\, social\, and economic justice? Communities already resisting marginalisation and discrimination bear the brunt of the climate crisis today. Yet\, the climate movement and climate lawmakers fail to take their needs and perspectives into account. They should have a central and leading role in the fight for climate justice. In this session\, Diversify will delve into the dynamic interplay of justice and intersectionality\, while Systemic Justice will speak about building the power of communities to campaign for climate justice\, and the role communities could be playing in pushing for the courts and other decision makers to take an intersectional approach to climate. \n\nSpeakers:\nNani Jansen Reventlow (She/Her) | Founder of Systemic Justice\nNani Jansen Reventlow is the Founder of Systemic Justice. Nani is an award-winning human rights lawyer specialised in strategic litigation at the intersection of human rights\, social justice\, and technology. She has more than 15 years of experience as a litigator. Prior to setting up Systemic Justice\, Nani founded and built the Digital Freedom Fund\, an organisation that advances digital rights through strategic litigation in Europe. \n  \n  \nJonathan McCully (He/Him) | Head of Legal at Systemic Justice\nJonathan McCully is Systemic Justice’s Head of Legal and oversees legal projects and litigation work. He has nearly a decade of experience working on human rights litigation\, as well as designing and facilitating the production of resources for building knowledge around strategic litigation. \n  \n  \n  \n\nChisom Udeze (She/Her) | DEIB Strategist\, Economist\, Founder of Diversify and HerSpace \nChisom is an Economist\, a Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist\, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations\, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants\, resources\, production\, technology\, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems\, interprets data\, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research. \nHaving lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents\, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, Chisom and her team work with companies\, institutions\, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition\, in 2022\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit\, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond. \nIn 2020\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022\, HerSpace launched HerTech\, Women in Tech incubator\, for women-led companies\, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. \nChisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics\, some of her work is published on Forbes. \n\nPlease register your attendance HERE \n\n 
URL:https://diversify.no/event/climate-justice-why-intersectionality-matters/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20231121T180000
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CREATED:20231017T104855Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Justice: Why Intersectionality Matters
DESCRIPTION:What has the climate crisis got to do with the struggle for racial\, social\, and economic justice? Communities already resisting marginalisation and discrimination bear the brunt of the climate crisis today. Yet\, the climate movement and climate lawmakers fail to take their needs and perspectives into account. They should have a central and leading role in the fight for climate justice. In this session\, Diversify will delve into the dynamic interplay of justice and intersectionality\, while Systemic Justice will speak about building the power of communities to campaign for climate justice\, and the role communities could be playing in pushing for the courts and other decision makers to take an intersectional approach to climate. \n\nSpeakers:\nNani Jansen Reventlow (She/Her) | Founder of Systemic Justice\nNani Jansen Reventlow is the Founder of Systemic Justice. Nani is an award-winning human rights lawyer specialised in strategic litigation at the intersection of human rights\, social justice\, and technology. She has more than 15 years of experience as a litigator. Prior to setting up Systemic Justice\, Nani founded and built the Digital Freedom Fund\, an organisation that advances digital rights through strategic litigation in Europe. \n  \n  \nJonathan McCully (He/Him) | Head of Legal at Systemic Justice\nJonathan McCully is Systemic Justice’s Head of Legal and oversees legal projects and litigation work. He has nearly a decade of experience working on human rights litigation\, as well as designing and facilitating the production of resources for building knowledge around strategic litigation. \n  \n  \n  \n\nChisom Udeze (She/Her) | DEIB Strategist\, Economist\, Founder of Diversify and HerSpace \nChisom is an Economist\, a Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist\, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations\, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants\, resources\, production\, technology\, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems\, interprets data\, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research. \nHaving lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents\, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, Chisom and her team work with companies\, institutions\, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition\, in 2022\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit\, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond. \nIn 2020\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022\, HerSpace launched HerTech\, Women in Tech incubator\, for women-led companies\, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. \nChisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics\, some of her work is published on Forbes. \nModerator   \nSayantani Saha (She/Her) | Community and Marketing Manager\n \n\n\nSayantani has diverse work experience across different fields. She has worked as a copy editor in a newspaper\, a buyer and merchandiser in a retail organisation and as a social media professional in various organisations back in India. At HerSpace and Diversify\, she manages community events and programs\, supports the organisations’ DEIB initiatives and takes care of all things social media. \n\n\n\n\nThrough her broad range of experience\, Sayatani is skilled in project management\, marketing and social media and community development. Sayantani has a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Masters in Fashion Management. \n\n\n\nTo register your attendance  HERE
URL:https://diversify.no/event/climate-justice-why-intersectionality-matters-2/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20231129T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Oslo:20231129T150000
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SUMMARY:Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Disability Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is imperative for a sustainable\, competitive and innovative company and society at large. Diversity also goes beyond the outward perception of a company – it includes how the internal structures work and signal the value systems of an organization’s management or leadership team. \nThis series is designed by Diversify to center Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace. We look forward to seeing you! \n\nIn November\, together with Diversify and Nordic Talks\, we are discussing the topic of  Disability Inclusion. The speakers for this session are: Salamatu Kamara (She/Her)\, Special Adviser and Activist\, Kamara’s Utopia\, Edson Lopes (He/Him)\, Global Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Senior Manager at Yara International\, Tor Andreas Bremnes (He/Him)\, Managing Director at InClue AS. The session will be moderated by Chisom Udeze (She/Her)\, DEIB Strategist & Founder of Diversify\, Diversify Consult and HerSpace. \nThis event is FREE to attend and will be held digitally.  Please register HERE to receive the Zoom link. \n\nSpeakers:\nSalamatu Kamara (She/Her) | Special Adviser and Activist\, Kamara’s Utopia \nSalamatu lights up when talking about the things she is most passionate about: disabled rights\, anti-racism and women’s rights. Originally from Sierra Leone\, she was raised in Norway from the age of three where she has always been outspoken about the things that are most important to her. Through her business “Kamara’s Speech\,” she also works as a motivational speaker and most recently spoke at the 2022 Global Disability Summit about disability rights. Since 2021\, Salamatu has been a news anchor on Supernytt on NRK Super TV channel\, a part of the Norwegian Broadcasting Cooperation. In 2023\, she joined the team at Medvind Assistanse. \n  \n  \nEdson Lopes (He/Him) | Global Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Senior Manager at Yara International \nEdson is a proud gay Brazilian living in the captivating landscapes of Norway. His journey through a rich tapestry of diverse cultures and continents has ultimately led him to his current role as a Global Senior Leadership Development Manager and a vital member of the DEI Core Team at Yara International in Norway.\n \nWith a career spanning since 2008\, Edson’s focus has been on Human Resources\, specializing in the holistic growth of individuals and passionate advocacy for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. \nEdson is not only a professional but also a compassionate counselor and dedicated volunteer lead at “Eternamente Sou\,” a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Brazil. Eternamente Sou is committed to providing support and empowerment to elderly LGBTQ+ individuals. Edson’s educational journey is marked by a bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy\, an MBA in Project Management\, and a master’s degree in business management. \nTor Andreas Bremnes (He/Him) | Managing Director at InClue AS \n \n\n\nTor is an economist\, leader\, entrepreneur\, with a great passion for creating a world where we unlock the potential in each of us. His greatest strength is curiosity and drive\, it also happens to be that he has cerebral palsy\, some hearing and sight loss\, and is engaged to his wonderful fiancée Thomas. \n\n\n\n\nIn 2021 he won NHO Norway’s speaker of the year. Working for the re-humanization of recruitment-processes\, InClue’s vision is paving the way for inclusive recruitment targeting PwDs way into the workplace! \n  \n  \nModerator: Chisom Udeze (She/Her) | DEIB Strategist & Founder of Diversify and HerSpace \nChisom is an Economist\, a Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Strategist\, and a 3 times founder of impact driven companies. She has over 14 years of experience working with organizations like the European Commission\, The United Nations\, ExxonMobil and The Economist Group. Chisom is analytical and a data enthusiast. She is passionate about interrogating the cross-sectoral relationship between society’s inhabitants\, resources\, production\, technology\, distribution and output. She efficiently and effectively unlocks complex systems\, interprets data\, forecasts socio-economic trends and conducts research. \nHaving lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents\, she is highly adaptable to different circumstances and people\, and thrives in uncertain environments. \nAs the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, Chisom and her team work with companies\, institutions\, governments and civil society to develop sustainable DEIB strategies and embed measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and society. In addition\, in 2022\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit\, the largest conference in the Nordics that gathers cross-sectoral stakeholders to amplify DEIB in the Nordics and beyond. \nIn 2020\, she founded HerSpace\, a diverse and inclusive co-creation community for all genders\, with particular focus on women and non-binary people. In 2022\, HerSpace launched HerTech\, Women in Tech incubator\, for women-led companies\, with a focus on the inclusion of diverse founders. \nChisom is a thought-leader in DEIB and a passionate advocate for mental health and wellness. She writes often on DEIB and justice related topics\, some of her work is published on Forbes.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace-disability-inclusion/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Health & Wellbeing
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Driving Sustainability and Inclusion through Inner Development Goals
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a digital discussion on Driving Sustainability and Inclusion through Inner Development Goals with Chisom Udeze\, Founder of Diversify Consult\, Diversify & HerSpace and Dr. Fredrik Lindencrona\, Head of Research Co-creation at the Inner Development Goals on February 23\, 2024 from 12.00 to 13.30 CET. \nThis event will be held in collaboration with Inner Development Goals. In this event\, we will discuss the principles of ways of thinking that underpin the concept of Inner Development Goals (IDGs). IDGs are the transformational skills and qualities that help us to live purposeful\, sustainable\, and productive lives. They are fundamental in the work to reach the Sustainable Development Goals. To illustrate the real-world impact of these principles\, we will explore compelling case studies to showcase how the application of IDGs has contributed to positive change\, emphasizing the intersectionality of sustainable development and inclusive practices. \nChisom will share insights from her extensive experience as a Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion and Belonging Strategist\, shedding light on how diversity and inclusion strategies can be integrated with inner development practices to drive sustainable impact. Dr. Fredrik Lindencrona will draw from his role as Head of Research Co-creation at Inner Development Goals\, to offer valuable insights into the broader implications of cultivating inner development for societal and environmental well-being. \nThis collaborative event with Inner Development Goals aims to diversify perspectives on the application of inner development principles. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on leveraging these principles to drive sustainability impact and foster inclusion within their personal and professional spheres. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and gain actionable insights. Register now and join us on this journey towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. \nRSVP HERE\nSpeakers Include: \nDr. Fredrik Lindencrona\, PhD is one of the people initiating the IDG initiative in 2020. Fredrik is a licensed psychologist who has been engaged in policy and systems work focusing on human capabilities and wellbeing for transformation during more than 20 years. Fredrik has been actively engaged in international collaboration with international entities such as OECD\, WHO\, EU and with several countries such as Canada and US\, and cities such as New York City. \n  \n  \nChisom Udeze\, A seasoned Economist and six-times founder\, brings over 15 years of leadership experience\, driving organizational change and sustainable impact. With a global perspective from working in 7 countries across three continents\, she excels in uncertain environments. Collaborating with entities like the European Commission\, The United Nations and The Economist Group\, she is adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders. As the founder of Diversify and Diversify Consult\, she spearheads the development of sustainable and data-driven Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Belonging (DEIB) strategies for companies\, governments\, and civil society. Notably\, Diversify launched the Diversify Nordics Summit in 2022\, a significant conference advancing DEIB in the Nordics. Chisom’s commitment to inclusivity extends to HerSpace\, a co-creation community\, and HerTech\, a Women in Tech incubator launched in 2022\, prioritizing women\, non-binary folk and diversity in leadership. A thought leader in DEIB and advocate for mental health\, her writings on these topics\, featured in Forbes\, underscore her influence.
URL:https://diversify.no/event/lunch-learn-driving-sustainability-and-inclusion-through-inner-development-goals/
CATEGORIES:Global Issues & Inequality,Migration Society & Integration
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